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Ankush Ajapunje

Ankush Ajapunje

Gurgaon

Summary

Accomplished Senior Program Manager with over 8 years of experience orchestrating large-scale, cross-functional programs, driving revenue growth, and achieving operational excellence across dynamic sectors including EdTech, FMCG, eCommerce, and SaaS.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Uolo Ed-Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
10.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing nationwide revenue generation from a 127-member pan-India sales force.
  • Scaled revenue from ₹0 to ₹10 Cr in Year 1, ₹10 Cr to ₹33 Cr in Year 2, and ₹33 Cr to ₹55 Cr in Year 3 by driving end-to-end program execution and strategic alignment.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across Business Ops, Product, Finance, Learning, and Sales to streamline initiatives and drive outcomes.
  • Oversee the full program lifecycle—from sales enablement and onboarding to product dispatch and logistics—in partnership with warehouse and operations teams.
  • Launch and manage projects to close process gaps, improve cross-team workflows, and enhance execution efficiency.
  • Gather field feedback, and channel it to the Product and Learning teams to drive user-centric development for K–12 programs.
  • Ensure continuous communication with key stakeholders, provide strategic updates, and influence decision-making at leadership levels.
  • Provide internal teams with insights and guidance to align execution with business priorities and market demands.
  • Spearhead workflow and process redesign initiatives that reduce redundancy, and accelerate service delivery.
  • Partner with Sales to support new opportunities with ops and product readiness, boosting win rate and client satisfaction.
  • Identify delivery risks early, and implement mitigation plans to ensure timelines, scope, and budgets are maintained.
  • Build and maintain executive dashboards and reports for real-time visibility and strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, invoicing, and dispute resolution to maintain operational efficiency.

Sr. Procurement Lead

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Launched 27 dark stores across Mumbai within three months.
  • Developed go-to-market plan to facilitate successful store launches.
  • Supervised procurement of both perishable and non-perishable goods for DSD and warehouse.
  • Negotiated margins with brands, including PepsiCo Foods, P&G, Bisleri, and ITC Foods.
  • Enhanced fill rates from brands through strategic partnerships.
  • Identified supply chain problems and implemented structural solutions.
  • Managed assortment of over 1,800 SKUs to ensure product variety.
  • Achieved 100% availability for all SKUs across stores.

Merchant Lead

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Directed Account Management and Sales Team to achieve targeted objectives.
  • Oversaw Mumbai City Marketplace operations, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Maintained customer metrics: out of stock under 1%, item defect under 2%, modification under 2%.
  • Enhanced average order value and average basket size through strategic initiatives.
  • Boosted Perfect Order Percentage by implementing rigorous quality controls.
  • Upsold merchants to increase city's net take rate effectively.
  • Elevated monthly revenue from 1.4 crore to 2.2 crore within six months.

Key Account Manager

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Cultivated trust relationships with major clients to prevent attrition to competitors.
  • Conducted analysis and reporting on performance of customer acquisition and retention activities.

Account Manager

Times Internet Ltd
Pune
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed portfolio of 1 Cr, ensuring client satisfaction and retention across 150 clients PAN India.
  • Facilitated team process setup to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Guided clients in independent usage of SAAS products through personalized support.
  • Negotiated effectively for upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Identified potential churn accounts and implemented retention strategies.

Account Manager

Relfor Labs Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Launched operations in three cities: Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
  • Managed comprehensive client relationships, encompassing pitching, negotiation, contracting, and invoicing.
  • Conducted promotional events and marketing activities to increase brand visibility.

Education

B.Tech -

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Pune
01.2017

Skills

  • Account and program management
  • Team leadership
  • GTM strategy
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Growth and revenue optimization
  • Sales enablement and support
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Relationship management
  • Program Lifecycle Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Client Retention
  • Operational Efficiency

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Uolo Ed-Tech Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - Current

Merchant Lead

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 12.2021

Sr. Procurement Lead

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 10.2022

Key Account Manager

Dunzo Digital Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - 05.2021

Account Manager

Times Internet Ltd
03.2019 - 06.2020

Account Manager

Relfor Labs Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2018

B.Tech -

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Ankush Ajapunje